Athletic Trainers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $77,150 +28% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,510
90th percentile $85,270
Employed locally 240
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,510
    25th
    $66,820
    50th (median)
    $77,150
    75th
    $77,150
    90th
    $85,270

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 90% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Athletic Trainers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $80,560
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $79,700
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $78,550
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,510
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,400
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,210

    Nearby metros — Athletic Trainers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $78,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,400
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,210
    California $74,150
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $70,080
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $69,220

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $130,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,790
    Pharmacists $160,640
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,300
    Respiratory Therapists $97,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Athletic Trainers in Riverside, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Riverside, CA is 28% above the national median of $60,250. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Athletic Trainers in Riverside?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $60,510 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,820.